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How difficult are interactive theorem provers to use? We respond by reviewing the formalization of Hilbert's tenth problem in Isabelle/HOL carried out by an undergraduate research group at Jacobs University Bremen. We argue that, as…

Logic in Computer Science · Computer Science 2021-06-24 Jonas Bayer , Marco David , Abhik Pal , Benedikt Stock

The logic embedding tool provides a procedural encoding for non-classical reasoning problems into classical higher-order logic. It is extensible and can support an increasing number of different non-classical logics as reasoning targets.…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2022-03-24 Alexander Steen

This is a survey on propositional proof complexity aimed at introducing the basics of the field with a particular focus on a method known as feasible interpolation. This method is used to construct "hard theorems" for several proof systems…

Logic · Mathematics 2025-05-07 Amirhossein Akbar Tabatabai

Software tools of Automated Reasoning are too sophisticated for general use in mathematics education and respective reasoning, while Lucas-Interpretation provides a general concept for integrating such tools into educational software with…

Programming Languages · Computer Science 2020-11-02 Walther Neuper

Writing a good essay typically involves students revising an initial paper draft after receiving feedback. We present eRevise, a web-based writing and revising environment that uses natural language processing features generated for…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2020-02-26 Haoran Zhang , Ahmed Magooda , Diane Litman , Richard Correnti , Elaine Wang , Lindsay Clare Matsumura , Emily Howe , Rafael Quintana

This paper describes a formal proof library, developed using the Coq proof assistant, designed to assist users in writing correct diagrammatic proofs, for 1-categories. This library proposes a deep-embedded, domain-specific formal language,…

Logic in Computer Science · Computer Science 2024-03-01 Benoît Guillemet , Assia Mahboubi , Matthieu Piquerez

We present StepFun-Prover Preview, a large language model designed for formal theorem proving through tool-integrated reasoning. Using a reinforcement learning pipeline that incorporates tool-based interactions, StepFun-Prover can achieve…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2025-08-14 Shijie Shang , Ruosi Wan , Yue Peng , Yutong Wu , Xiong-hui Chen , Jie Yan , Xiangyu Zhang

Computational reductions are an important and powerful concept in computer science. However, they are difficult for many students to grasp. In this paper, we outline a concept for how the learning of reductions can be supported by…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-10-07 Tristan Kneisel , Elias Radtke , Marko Schmellenkamp , Fabian Vehlken , Thomas Zeume

Humans have long relied on visual aids like sketches and diagrams to support reasoning and problem-solving. Visual tools, like auxiliary lines in geometry or graphs in calculus, are essential for understanding complex ideas. However, many…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-04-03 Steven-Shine Chen , Jimin Lee , Paul Pu Liang

Although interactive learning puts the user into the loop, the learner remains mostly a black box for the user. Understanding the reasons behind queries and predictions is important when assessing how the learner works and, in turn, trust.…

Machine Learning · Statistics 2018-05-23 Stefano Teso , Kristian Kersting

Despite the recent progress in automatic theorem provers, proof engineers are still suffering from the lack of powerful proof automation. In this position paper we first report our proof strategy language based on a meta-tool approach.…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2017-01-12 Yutaka Nagashima

Interactive Theorem Provers (ITPs) are an indispensable tool in the arsenal of formal method experts as a platform for construction and (formal) verification of proofs. The complexity of the proofs in conjunction with the level of expertise…

Logic in Computer Science · Computer Science 2023-04-21 Eric Yeh , Briland Hitaj , Sam Owre , Maena Quemener , Natarajan Shankar

It is nowadays common to consider that proof must be part of the learning of mathematics from Kindergarten to University1. As it is easy to observe, looking back to the history of mathematical curricula, this has not always been the case…

History and Overview · Mathematics 2023-05-31 Nicolas Balacheff

Humans prove theorems by relying on substantial high-level reasoning and problem-specific insights. Proof assistants offer a formalism that resembles human mathematical reasoning, representing theorems in higher-order logic and proofs as…

Logic in Computer Science · Computer Science 2019-05-24 Kaiyu Yang , Jia Deng

We introduce a novel task consisting in assigning a proof to a given mathematical statement. The task is designed to improve the processing of research-level mathematical texts. Applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools to research…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2021-02-04 Maximin Coavoux , Shay B. Cohen

Writing and argumentation are critical to both professional physics and physics education. However, the skill of making an extended argument in writing is often overlooked in physics classrooms, apart from certain practices like lab…

Physics Education · Physics 2020-06-19 Tor Ole B. Odden , John Burk

The idea of assisting teachers with technological tools is not new. Mathematics in general, and geometry in particular, provide interesting challenges when developing educative softwares, both in the education and computer science aspects.…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2018-03-06 Ludovic Font , Philippe R. Richard , Michel Gagnon

In this work, we introduce AXolotl, a self-study aid designed to guide students through the basics of formal reasoning and term manipulation. Unlike most of the existing study aids for formal reasoning, AXolotl is an Android-based…

Logic in Computer Science · Computer Science 2020-03-02 David M. Cerna , Rafael P. D. Kiesel , Alexandra Dzhiganskaya

Todays, Intelligent and web-based E-learning is one of regarded topics. So researchers are trying to optimize and expand its application in the field of education. The aim of this paper is developing of E-learning software which is…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2013-04-17 Hossein Movafegh Ghadirli , Maryam Rastgarpour

A proof is one of the most important concepts of mathematics. However, there is a striking difference between how a proof is defined in theory and how it is used in practice. This puts the unique status of mathematics as exact science into…